Cut your vanilla beans in half lengthwise to expose the vanilla bean paste. Make sure the vanilla beans are short enough to fit into your bottle (cut or fold them if needed!)
Add the beans to the bottles (3 beans for each 4 oz. bottle) and pour in vodka to cover and fill.
Close each bottle with the lid and give a good shake! Store in a cool, dry place, shaking once per week to distribute the vanilla. They're ready to enjoy after at least 8 weeks, but you can always let them sit longer for a stronger flavor!
Keyword bourbon, vanilla, vanilla extract, vodka
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